Checking The Printer Status - Lexmark 2480 User Manual

Checking the printer status

Observe the operator panel lights and compare their
status with the following table. The different patterns
and combinations of lights provide you with
information about the condition of your printer and
whether you need to take action.
Printer status
Operator panel
lights/status
Power
Ready
Paper Out
Power
Ready
Paper Out
Power
Ready
Paper Out
Ready
Power
Ready
Paper Out
Panel Lock
Font Lock
Action required
On Norm0al operating condition. No action required.
On
Off
On Normal offline condition.
Off
Off
On 1 Load paper.
Off 2 Press Start/Stop. Paper Out light goes off;
Ready light comes On.
Blinking
Note:
and you are printing continuous forms, make sure the
paper select lever is pushed down in the continuous
forms position.
Blinking The printer has data in the buffer to be printed.
On 1 Check for a paper or ribbon jam.
Blinking 2 Turn the printer Off.
Blinking
3 Remove the ribbon cartridge. For
instructions, see "Removing the ribbon
Blinking
cartridge" on pag e142.
Blinking
4 Check for paper dust or bits of paper.
5 Make sure the carrier packing tape has
been removed.
6 With the printer On, run the Printer Test.
See "Testing the printer" on pag e116.
7 If the Printer Test fails, call for service.
Note:
power supply problem. Call for service.
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If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder
If the printer is not beeping, there is a